Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Sridhar Venkatachalam, MD

Cardiovascular Disease Physician (CMS: Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)) · Internal Medicine Physician · Corpus Christi, TX

  • NPI 1659509990
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 99.2 / 100 · 2023
  • 31 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1521 S Staples St Ste 700
Corpus Christi, TX 784043160
(361) 888-8271
fax (361) 885-3699
Additional location
301 University Blvd, Route 0553
Galveston, TX 775550553
(409) 772-1533
fax (409) 772-4982
Mailing address
1521 S Staples, Suite 700
Corpus Christi, TX 784043160

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2009 — 17 yrs on file
Profile last updated
November 29, 2023
Year of graduation
1995 — 31 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RC0000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Texas #P9762

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1659509990. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
2,153
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$145,102
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 340 112 $75
93010 Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 318 282 $8
93000 Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report 179 142 $14
93306 Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function 173 170 $67
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 154 119 $124
J2785 Injection, regadenoson, 0.1 mg 144 36 $54
93793 Anticoagulant management of patient taking warfarin 75 36 $11
93296 Evaluation of single, dual, multiple lead or leadless pacemaker system or implantable defibrillator system, remote up to 90 days 69 52 $21
93294 Evaluation of single, dual, multiple lead or leadless pacemaker system, remote up to 90 days 52 38 $29
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 52 52 $127

In context: peer comparison

Among 12 peers in this city , average services per provider: 109. This provider delivers 20× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$58
Transactions
3
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
PFIZER INC. 2 $41.02
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC 1 $16.50

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$58

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
3,721
Patients
993
Total drug cost
$448,381
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Metoprolol Succinate Generic 628 165 $7,656
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 495 150 $4,203
Eliquis (Apixaban) Brand 495 96 $359,091
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 311 96 $1,270
Carvedilol Generic 223 56 $1,825
Lisinopril Generic 222 64 $956
Clopidogrel (Clopidogrel Bisulfate) Brand 214 57 $1,729
Hydralazine Hcl Generic 204 55 $1,973
Losartan Potassium Generic 174 44 $1,375
Ezetimibe Generic 168 43 $2,721

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Sridhar Venkatachalam's medical specialty?
Dr. Sridhar Venkatachalam practices Cardiovascular Disease Physician in Corpus Christi, TX.
Where does Dr. Sridhar Venkatachalam practice?
Dr. Sridhar Venkatachalam practices at 1521 S Staples St Ste 700, Corpus Christi, TX 784043160. Office phone: 3618888271.
What is Dr. Sridhar Venkatachalam's NPI?
Dr. Sridhar Venkatachalam's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659509990, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Sridhar Venkatachalam accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Sridhar Venkatachalam accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Sridhar Venkatachalam commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only (HCPCS 93010); Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report (HCPCS 93000). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.